STAY IN THE OLD SCHOOL
Japanese-style tatami rooms inside the former elementary school, with futons and shared spaces that are part of the experience.
STAY YOUR
WAY.
Sleep in the old school. Camp at Yumenomori.
Inside the school.
Or under the stars.
CAMP AT YUMENOMORI
Stay outdoors at Yumenomori Campground, surrounded by the trees and mountains of the valley.
Japanese-style
rooms.
Stay in simple Japanese-style tatami rooms inside our former elementary school. The rooms keep the feeling of the building close — tatami, timber, daylight, and the quiet of a school after the day is over.
Each room can accommodate up to 5 guests on futons.
Room capacity
Up to 5 guests per room
Bedding
Futons / up to 5 futons per room
Room assignment
Assigned according to group size, guest preferences, and availability
Straightforward
rates.
Accommodation is priced per person, per night. Book directly with Shimonanosato for the following rates.
ADULT / AGE 13+
¥6,800 per person / night
CHILD AGE 4–12
¥3,800 per person / night
CHILD / AGE 0–3
Free if no futon is required
Tax included. Accommodation is priced per person, per night, not per room. Breakfast is free. Dinner is optional and charged separately.
Children aged 0–3 stay free without a futon. If a futon is needed, the regular child rate of ¥3,800 per person, per night applies. Breakfast is also free for children staying free.
Included in
your stay.
Shimonanosato follows a traditional Japanese minshuku style, with shared spaces that are part of the stay. Separate bathing areas are provided for men and women, and toilets are shared.
THE LITTLE EXTRAS
Shared Japanese-style bathing
Separate shared bathing areas are provided for men and women. Toilets are also shared.
Shared kitchen
Guests are welcome to use the shared kitchen free of charge.
Shared dining room
A bright communal space for meals, conversation, and time together.
School gym
Overnight guests may use the gym free of charge when it is available. Casual access does not guarantee exclusive use or priority over reservations.
Irori
A traditional indoor hearth space for relaxing at the end of the day. A cozy place to gather with drinks, conversation, and the atmosphere of old Japan.
A simple Japanese breakfast
Start your day with dashi ochazuke—rice with warm Japanese broth poured over it, topped with dried bonito flakes and simple garnishes. Breakfast is free.
Ask about
dinner.
Breakfast is free. Dinner is optional and charged separately. Choose from BBQ and Nabe. Each BBQ and Nabe set provides approximately enough food for one typical adult. Families and groups are welcome to share and order the number of sets that suits them.
BBQ
A generous BBQ featuring Tosa Akaushi, Kochi’s local wagyu, together with selected meats and vegetables.
¥3,500 per set
Nabe — Japanese Hot Pot
A warm, communal Japanese hot pot prepared with seasonally selected meats and vegetables — especially satisfying after a day in the mountains.
¥3,500 per set
Conditions
- Minimum order: 2 sets per offering
- Must be ordered at least 2 days in advance
Reserve your dinner along with your room booking.
Make Pizza Together
Wood-fired pizza, made by you.
There’s something special about making dinner together. For groups staying at Shimonanosato, we offer a hands-on pizza experience using our outdoor wood-fired oven.
We prepare the dough fresh from scratch before your arrival, along with our own tomato sauce and a selection of toppings. Guests stretch and shape the dough, add sauce and toppings, and bake their pizzas in the wood-fired oven. A fresh salad is served alongside the pizzas to make this a complete shared meal.
Our staff is there throughout the experience to help with shaping, topping, and baking, so no pizza-making experience is necessary.
Each set includes enough dough for approximately 2 medium-sized pizzas. The number of pizzas guests make may vary depending on how they divide and shape the dough.
¥3,500 per set · Minimum 4 sets
Reserve at least 2 days in advance
The pizza experience can be added when you make your stay reservation.
Check room availability
Something more spontaneous?
Eat at Blue Brew.
Just across the river from Shimonanosato, Blue Brew offers another way to enjoy mealtime during your stay. Drop in for something to eat, enjoy a locally brewed craft beer, or simply spend some time relaxing. Keep in mind their menu is focused on complements to beer.
Traveling solo, staying as a couple, or making last-minute plans? There's no need to organize a group meal or book days in advance. Just come by when open and see what's cooking.
No group minimum. No advance reservation required.
Food is served throughout Blue Brew's opening hours. Please check our current opening days and hours before visiting.
BBQ space available
Blue Brew’s BBQ space is also available to rent. For details, please visit the Blue Brew website or call 050-3701-9091.
Before
you arrive.
The useful details for a comfortable stay.
Check-in / check-outCheck-in: From 3:00 PM · Check-out: By 10:00 AM
CapacityUp to 5 guests per room
BeddingFutons / up to 5 futons per room
BathroomsSeparate shared bathing areas for men and women; no private ensuite bathrooms
ToiletsShared
Wi-FiFree Wi-Fi
ParkingAmple free parking is available on site.
Heating / air conditioningIn all guest rooms and the dining hall
KitchenShared kitchen, free for guests
LaundryCoin-operated washing machine and dryer
Amenities
Free Wi-Fi
Air conditioning / heating in all guest rooms
Air conditioning / heating in the dining hall
Wood-burning stove in the dining hall during winter
Towels
Toothbrush
Pajamas
Hair ties
Hair dryer
Coin-operated washing machine
Coin-operated dryer
Free on-site parking
Camp by
the river.
Yumenomori Campground is a quiet riverside campground just upstream from Shimonanosato. Bring your own camping setup, choose your site, and settle into the mountains beside the river.
¥600 per person / night
Children 0–5 stay free
Choose your campsite.
Yumenomori has 8 individual campsites in two sizes. Choose the space that best fits your tent and camping setup. You’ll select your campsite when you book.
A1
5 m × 6 m
A2
5 m × 6 m
A3
5 m × 6 m
A4
5 m × 6 m
A5
5 m × 6 m
A6
4 m × 4 m
A7
4 m × 4 m
A8
4 m × 4 m
Before you
camp.
Check-in / check-outCheck-in: From 1:00 PM · Check-out: By 11:00 AM
Check-in locationCheck in and check out at the Shimonanosato office.
VEHICLES / AUTO CAMPINGVehicles may be parked at designated auto-camping sites where available. Shared campground facilities are available to all campers.
ElectricityNo electricity is available.
KitchenShared campground kitchen space is available.
Community firepitA shared community firepit is available free of charge.
Toilets / bathingShared toilets are available. No showers or bathing facilities are provided at the campground.
ParkingPlenty of parking is available.
Fire rulesNo direct fires on the ground.
FireworksFireworks are not permitted.
Clean-upPlease take everything you bring with you when you leave, except fire ash, which may be left in the designated area.
PetsPets are welcome on a leash.
Explore Niyodogawa
Gather with locals
Amazing night sky views
Blue Brew Taproom, just a minute away
し
The door is open
Come stay in the mountains,
upstream of Niyodo Blue.
Experience the special world of Shimonanosato.